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Domestic News
May 27, 1808
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Political commentary on the appointments of former congressmen James Witherell (Vermont supporter of Madison) and Josiah Masters (New York opponent) as judges in Michigan territory, framed as 'tit for tat' based on their stances during Madison's presidential nomination.
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TIT FOR TAT.
"The Hon. James Witherell, member of congress, from the S. W. district of Vermont is appointed a judge of the Michigan territory.
Note. Mr. Witherell was a member of the caucus which nominated Mr. Madison for the Presidency."....Citizen.
The Hon. Josiah Masters, member of congress, from the state of New-York, is also appointed a judge
Note. Mr. Masters was a member of the caucus which protested against the nomination of Mr. Madison-joined the league of John Randolph & Co in vilifying the administration and Mr. Jefferson, and was the co partner of Cheetham in his infamous attack on the government ... Pub. Advertiser.
"The Hon. James Witherell, member of congress, from the S. W. district of Vermont is appointed a judge of the Michigan territory.
Note. Mr. Witherell was a member of the caucus which nominated Mr. Madison for the Presidency."....Citizen.
The Hon. Josiah Masters, member of congress, from the state of New-York, is also appointed a judge
Note. Mr. Masters was a member of the caucus which protested against the nomination of Mr. Madison-joined the league of John Randolph & Co in vilifying the administration and Mr. Jefferson, and was the co partner of Cheetham in his infamous attack on the government ... Pub. Advertiser.
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Judicial Appointments
Michigan Territory
Madison Nomination
Political Caucus
Tit For Tat
What entities or persons were involved?
Hon. James Witherell
Hon. Josiah Masters
Mr. Madison
John Randolph
Cheetham
Mr. Jefferson
Where did it happen?
Michigan Territory
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Michigan Territory
Key Persons
Hon. James Witherell
Hon. Josiah Masters
Mr. Madison
John Randolph
Cheetham
Mr. Jefferson
Outcome
appointments of witherell and masters as judges, highlighting political motivations.
Event Details
James Witherell, a supporter in the caucus nominating Madison, and Josiah Masters, an opponent who protested the nomination and criticized the administration, both appointed judges in Michigan territory.